West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows West Bridgewater town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,920 | 51.03% |
| Male | 3,762 | 48.97% |
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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 51.03% females and 48.97% males in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the West Bridgewater town town as compared to the nation.
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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.03% of total population being female.
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The West Bridgewater, Massachusetts gender ratio is 96:100 i.e. 96 men to 100 women (0.960).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 67.7 boys per 100 girls (67.7:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 5 males per 100 females (5:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 155 | 229 | 0.68 |
| 5 to 9 years | 158 | 303 | 0.52 |
| 10 to 14 years | 165 | 187 | 0.88 |
| 15 to 19 years | 247 | 203 | 1.22 |
| 20 to 24 years | 283 | 147 | 1.93 |
| 25 to 29 years | 365 | 365 | 1.00 |
| 30 to 34 years | 312 | 212 | 1.47 |
| 35 to 39 years | 347 | 146 | 2.38 |
| 40 to 44 years | 155 | 216 | 0.72 |
| 45 to 49 years | 151 | 276 | 0.55 |
| 50 to 54 years | 408 | 307 | 1.33 |
| 55 to 59 years | 140 | 243 | 0.58 |
| 60 to 64 years | 239 | 245 | 0.98 |
| 65 to 69 years | 241 | 219 | 1.10 |
| 70 to 74 years | 176 | 250 | 0.70 |
| 75 to 79 years | 117 | 166 | 0.70 |
| 80 to 84 years | 63 | 48 | 1.31 |
| 85 years and over | 40 | 158 | 0.25 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 0.677 i.e. 67.7 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 0.976 i.e. 2.4 less men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.253 i.e. 25.3 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 408. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 365.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (408) | Female # 25-29 years (365).
Under the age of 5, there are 155 boys and 229 girls in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Thus there are 74 less boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 239 males and 245 females in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Thus there are 6 less males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 40 males and 158 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population of 7,682, 51.03% percent are females.
What percentage of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Bridgewater, Massachusetts population of 7,682, 48.97% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts?
In West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 96:100 i.e. 96 men to 100 women (0.960).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates